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So basically, what I'm getting from this post is, make anything I want, just add crispy bacon. :drool: :rfl:

I have yet to find something that bacon won't enhance for the better.

A pig.

 

If I had a place where I could dig out a firepit and roast one, believe me, I would.

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So basically, what I'm getting from this post is, make anything I want, just add crispy bacon. :drool: :rfl:

I have yet to find something that bacon won't enhance for the better.

A pig.

Bullshit. Wrap a pork loin in bacon and let your eyes be opened!!

I was looking from the pig's point of view.
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Oh my Ged you guys look at what I just found on Pinterest

 

http://www.recipebyphoto.com/bacon-cinnamon-rolls/

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But seriously, this is amazing! It's not to go with supper but as an appetizer that you can leave out with crackers. I can't tell you how much I love this. Shrimp Mousse is quite easy to make and you will definitely have at least two people standing next to it not being able to stop themselves from eating it.

 

http://www.food.com/...p-mousse-164958

 

Oh see that's gonna be a problem. My mother is a semi-Kosher Christian (don't ask) and my husband won't eat anything that's ever lived underwater...

 

Nothing that lived underwater?

 

No crabby legs or crabby patties?

 

God lord!

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But seriously, this is amazing! It's not to go with supper but as an appetizer that you can leave out with crackers. I can't tell you how much I love this. Shrimp Mousse is quite easy to make and you will definitely have at least two people standing next to it not being able to stop themselves from eating it.

 

http://www.food.com/...p-mousse-164958

 

Oh see that's gonna be a problem. My mother is a semi-Kosher Christian (don't ask) and my husband won't eat anything that's ever lived underwater...

 

Nothing that lived underwater?

 

No crabby legs or crabby patties?

 

God lord!

It figures that you know a lot about crabs.
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Oh my Ged you guys look at what I just found on Pinterest

 

http://www.recipebyp...cinnamon-rolls/

That is totally disgusting! The bacon wouldn't even cook.

 

No it's not! I want to make them right now. If you're worried about the bacon not cooking you can always put it in a pan first.

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But seriously, this is amazing! It's not to go with supper but as an appetizer that you can leave out with crackers. I can't tell you how much I love this. Shrimp Mousse is quite easy to make and you will definitely have at least two people standing next to it not being able to stop themselves from eating it.

 

http://www.food.com/...p-mousse-164958

 

Oh see that's gonna be a problem. My mother is a semi-Kosher Christian (don't ask) and my husband won't eat anything that's ever lived underwater...

 

Nothing that lived underwater?

 

No crabby legs or crabby patties?

 

God lord!

It figures that you know a lot about crabs.

 

Don't be so crabby towards him. :P

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Oh my Ged you guys look at what I just found on Pinterest

 

http://www.recipebyp...cinnamon-rolls/

That is totally disgusting! The bacon wouldn't even cook.

 

No it's not! I want to make them right now. If you're worried about the bacon not cooking you can always put it in a pan first.

I'm not thinking about making them. I like bacon but not that much. Edited by snowdogged
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Help! Help! Help!

 

When I looked at my original list I noticed it was chicken, mashed potatoes, bread, stuffing.

First, how about swapping out the chicken for a turkey? Here's a sauce to try for either bird:

 

PORT AND CRANBERRY SAUCE

(Note: I have not tried this but I ripped out the recipe page in my latest Fine Cooking magazine. I think it looks good and want to try it.)

1 1/2 tsp olive oil

1/3 cup minced shallot

salt

1 1/2 cups tawny port

1 small hot dried red chile

2 cups unsalted or low-salt beef broth or stock; more as needed

1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped

2 Tbl cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbl cool water

1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

black pepper

2 Tbl unsalted butter

 

Heat the oil in a 2-qt saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and 1/4 tsp salt and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the port and dried chile, turn the heat up to medium, and boil gently until the mixture is reduced to about 1/3 cup, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the stock and the cranberries, bring to a gentle boil, and cook until reduced to about 2 cups, 5 to 8 minutes.

 

Remove the chile and discard it. Whisk in half of the cornstarch slurry and simmer, whisking, for a minute. For a thicker sauce, whisk in a bit more of the slurry; if it's too thick, add a little stock. Add the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. (If making the sauce ahead, take it off the heat, let cool, and refrigerate for up to 1 day; reheat gently.) Whisk in the butter until incorporated and season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

 

 

As for vegetables, how about doing some roasted root vegetables (like carrots, parsnips, onions and wait for it sweetscience... bacon).

 

Personally, I skip on bread when serving stuffing/dressing. I have a good dressing recipe that has sausage, carrots and apples.

 

Years ago I went to this cooking class where the chef made a sweet potato cranberry hash. It was really, really good and I had completely forgotten about it until just now.

 

Anyway, if you want any of these recipes, I can pass them onto you. If you try the cranberry port sauce, let me know how it turns out.

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Does your local grocery store have purple potatoes? You can mash them, and they are certainly colorful! Throw in some green veggies—a salad can have all sorts of colors. Also try something red, like some simple cranberry sauce.

 

What is their taste/texture compared to Russets? That sounds amazing and tasty but my husband has the palate of a 5-year-old and I have to take things slow with him. I was considering a cherry or cranberry compote, that would make things pop for sure.

 

They're actually quite similar to russets when you mash them. They're just more fun looking!

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So basically, what I'm getting from this post is, make anything I want, just add crispy bacon. :drool: :rfl:

I have yet to find something that bacon won't enhance for the better.

A pig.

 

If I had a place where I could dig out a firepit and roast one, believe me, I would.

 

Why don't you head over to Oprah's estate (you posted elsewhere that you're sort of in the neighborhood) and dig your firepit/roast your pig there? She's got an assload of property that you're paying to water - she should share.

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So basically, what I'm getting from this post is, make anything I want, just add crispy bacon. :drool: :rfl:

I have yet to find something that bacon won't enhance for the better.

A pig.

 

If I had a place where I could dig out a firepit and roast one, believe me, I would.

 

Why don't you head over to Oprah's estate (you posted elsewhere that you're sort of in the neighborhood) and dig your firepit/roast your pig there? She's got an assload of property that you're paying to water - she should share.

 

That's a good idea, it's about 6 miles from here. The only thing I'm concerned about is that my family doesn't have the bail money.

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So basically, what I'm getting from this post is, make anything I want, just add crispy bacon. :drool: :rfl:

I have yet to find something that bacon won't enhance for the better.

A pig.

 

If I had a place where I could dig out a firepit and roast one, believe me, I would.

 

Why don't you head over to Oprah's estate (you posted elsewhere that you're sort of in the neighborhood) and dig your firepit/roast your pig there? She's got an assload of property that you're paying to water - she should share.

 

That's a good idea, it's about 6 miles from here. The only thing I'm concerned about is that my family doesn't have the bail money.

 

That'd put a damper on the festive mood, for sure.

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So basically, what I'm getting from this post is, make anything I want, just add crispy bacon. :drool: :rfl:

I have yet to find something that bacon won't enhance for the better.

A pig.

 

If I had a place where I could dig out a firepit and roast one, believe me, I would.

 

Why don't you head over to Oprah's estate (you posted elsewhere that you're sort of in the neighborhood) and dig your firepit/roast your pig there? She's got an assload of property that you're paying to water - she should share.

 

That's a good idea, it's about 6 miles from here. The only thing I'm concerned about is that my family doesn't have the bail money.

Just tell Oprah a sob story and she will manipulate you to make money off of it, somehow. (After all, she is skinny Oprah now and she could probably eat an entire pig herself if you put it in front of her.)
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So basically, what I'm getting from this post is, make anything I want, just add crispy bacon. :drool: :rfl:

I have yet to find something that bacon won't enhance for the better.

A pig.

 

If I had a place where I could dig out a firepit and roast one, believe me, I would.

 

Why don't you head over to Oprah's estate (you posted elsewhere that you're sort of in the neighborhood) and dig your firepit/roast your pig there? She's got an assload of property that you're paying to water - she should share.

 

That's a good idea, it's about 6 miles from here. The only thing I'm concerned about is that my family doesn't have the bail money.

Just tell Oprah a sob story and she will manipulate you to make money off of it, somehow. (After all, she is skinny Oprah now and she could probably eat an entire pig herself if you put it in front of her.)

 

Yeah I could probably offer her part of the pig and run away with the rest of it while she chows down.

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One reason I will *never* stop calling myself a Jew:

 

Jewish Christmas:

1. Chinese food (take out or dine in, your choice)

2. Movie

 

It's a wonderful day.. really!

 

"We eat Chinese food for Christmas...."

 

I'd love to be a Jew but there's that pesky belief in Jesus and I really like the whole Mormon thing.

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One reason I will *never* stop calling myself a Jew:

 

Jewish Christmas:

1. Chinese food (take out or dine in, your choice)

2. Movie

 

It's a wonderful day.. really!

 

"We eat Chinese food for Christmas...."

 

I'd love to be a Jew but there's that pesky belief in Jesus and I really like the whole Mormon thing.

 

PSSST!

 

Jesus was a Jew :D

 

 

(punchline from a VERY long joke..)

...Ah hah! One of us made it!

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One reason I will *never* stop calling myself a Jew:

 

Jewish Christmas:

1. Chinese food (take out or dine in, your choice)

2. Movie

 

It's a wonderful day.. really!

 

"We eat Chinese food for Christmas...."

 

I'd love to be a Jew but there's that pesky belief in Jesus and I really like the whole Mormon thing.

 

Doesn't mean you can't enjoy their food. I love latkes, kugel, knishes. . . .they can keep the gefilte fish, though.

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One reason I will *never* stop calling myself a Jew:

 

Jewish Christmas:

1. Chinese food (take out or dine in, your choice)

2. Movie

 

It's a wonderful day.. really!

 

"We eat Chinese food for Christmas...."

 

I'd love to be a Jew but there's that pesky belief in Jesus and I really like the whole Mormon thing.

 

Doesn't mean you can't enjoy their food. I love latkes, kugel, knishes. . . .they can keep the gefilte fish, though.

 

I made latkes the other morning. I'm in love with knish and Hamantash.

 

 

 

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So basically, what I'm getting from this post is, make anything I want, just add crispy bacon. :drool: :rfl:

I have yet to find something that bacon won't enhance for the better.

A pig.

Bullshit. Wrap a pork loin in bacon and let your eyes be opened!!

I've been asked to repeat my Thanksgiving recipe for Christmas.
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So basically, what I'm getting from this post is, make anything I want, just add crispy bacon. :drool: :rfl:

I have yet to find something that bacon won't enhance for the better.

A pig.

Bullshit. Wrap a pork loin in bacon and let your eyes be opened!!

I've been asked to repeat my Thanksgiving recipe for Christmas.

And you should. :yes: Edited by thesweetscience
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